The Junction Monthly Food & Craft Markets
The Junction Food & Craft Market FAQ
• Frequency: Monthly – last Saturday of every month
• Established since: September 2020 (5+ years)
• Average number of traders per market: 45
• Average footfall per market: 5,000
• Typical customer spend range: £1–£30
• Sales performance: Consistently good
• Venue: The Junction Retail & Leisure Park
• Address: 111 Ballymena Road, Antrim, BT41 4LL
• Event type: Outdoor event
• Public trading hours: 11:00am – 4:00pm
• Set-up window: Staggered access from 8:00am
• Load-out: From 4:00pm once the site is clear of the public
• Staggered arrival system in place to manage site traffic
• Arrival times are issued in advance and must be adhered to
• Vehicle access to trading pitches is normally permitted
• On some dates, vehicle access may be restricted due to other activities on site
• Where access is restricted, alternative arrangements will be communicated in advance
• Traders must be fully set up before public opening
• Traders are expected to trade for the full event duration
• Early pack-down is not permitted without prior approval
• Standard pitch size: 3m x 3m
• Shelter: 3m x 3m gazebo included in pitch fee
• Food trucks: Gazebo not applicable
• Tables: Traders bring their own
• Table hire: Available at an additional cost (pre-booking required)
• Pitch space is strictly limited to the booked allocation
• Power available on site
• Power is charged in addition to the pitch fee
• Trader generators are not permitted anywhere on site
• Traders must connect to on-site power only
• Traders must provide a minimum of 20m extension cable suitable for their booked connection
• Free trader parking available on site
• Parking is located close to the trading area
• Vehicles must be removed from trading areas before public opening unless otherwise instructed
• This is an outdoor market
• Adverse weather policy in place
• Alternative setups are available during adverse weather, including indoor options where required
• The market has not cancelled due to weather since opening in 2020
• Traders may cancel and claim a refund via the booking system
• Refunds available up to 21 days prior to the event date
• Cancellations within 21 days of the event are non-refundable unless otherwise agreed.
This event information does not replace the Booking Terms and Conditions. By booking, you confirm that you have read and accepted them in full.
Location
The Junction Retail & Leisure Park, BT41 4LL